McGowan, Carl E. Born May 7, 1911, in Hymera, IN Died December 21, 1987, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Nominated by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1963, to a seat vacated by Henry W. Edgerton. Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 1963, and received commission on March 27, 1963. Served as chief judge, 1981. Assumed senior status on August 31, 1981. Service terminated on December 21, 1987, due to death. Education: Dartmouth College, A.B., 1932 Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1936 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1936-1939 Faculty, Northwestern Law School, 1939-1942, 1948-1949 U.S. Naval Reserve, 1942-1945 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1946-1948 Counsel, Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson II, Illinois, 1949-1953 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1953-1963 General counsel, Chicago and North Western Railway, 1957-1963 Research Collections